2018 ZMW to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.9670 EGP

YEARLY LOW

17.5740 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.8067 EGP

2018 ZMW to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZMW to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 17.9670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 17.5740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3930 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7018 to the December average rate of 17.9105, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.9670 was down 5.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.0035, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ZMW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 89,835 EGP

2017 Average 89,179 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 87,870 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,965.00 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.9389

17.5977

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMW to EGP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.7208, compared to 17.8927 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1719 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7208

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.8927

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.3222 EGP (High: 17.9322 / Low: 17.6100). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0740 EGP (High: 17.9445 / Low: 17.8705).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3222

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0740

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0446 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 17.9105) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.8128), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0976 (+0.55%).

2018 Avg (December) 17.9105

2017 Avg (December) 17.8128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.7605	17.6470	17.7018
February	17.7160	17.6390	17.6708
March	17.6550	17.5740	17.6261
April	17.7340	17.5880	17.6698
May	17.9322	17.6100	17.7929
June	17.9005	17.7786	17.8636
July	17.9185	17.8060	17.8860
August	17.9150	17.7975	17.8733
September	17.9475	17.7975	17.8858
October	17.9445	17.8705	17.9049
November	17.9591	17.7680	17.8956
December	17.9670	17.8730	17.9105